Press Release MONROVIA – AUGUST 5, 2025: The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), has successfully held the first 2025 National Kimberley Process (KP) Meeting, through its Office of Precious Minerals (OPM). Convened in Monrovia on August 1, 2025, at the Ministry, Office of Precious Minerals – Director, Rebecca Kumba Fallah, said as the implementing agency of the Kimberly Process …
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By: Richard Williams/0775339618/ 0881084573/richardwilliamsp30@gmail.com Tubmanburg, Bomi: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened a stakeholder consultative meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2025, regarding Western Cluster Limited’s (WCL) application for the renewal of its environmental permit for iron ore mining operations in the Bomi Hills. The meeting, attended by representatives from project-affected communities, county officials, legislative caucus, and various government ministries, aimed …
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Josiah Pailay/ +231881913880/+231775260307/ josiahpailay96@gmail.com Bleh Village, Zota District: Grave environmental and public health concerns have emerged in Bong County following the alarming discovery of illegal gold mining activities in Bleh Village, where foreign nationals have been using hazardous chemicals without proper authorization. The Liberia National Police (LNP) Crimes Services Division in Bong County confirmed on Tuesday the arrest of Harouna …
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(Copenhagen, Denmark – April 28, 2025): Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Executive Director and CEO, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, has issued a passionate call for greater investment in climate adaptation initiatives targeting women farmers. He emphasized that rural women are among the most vulnerable groups facing the devastating impacts of climate change on agriculture. Speaking in Copenhagen, the capital …
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By LAEJN Environmental Analyst Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County: In a renewed effort to strengthen its climate resilience and mitigation strategies, Liberia has commenced a technical review of its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). Environmental stakeholders, policymakers, and technical experts have gathered in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County, for a two-day consultative workshop centered on the theme “Enhancing, Coordinating, …
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Press Release (Buchana, Grand Bassa, March 23, 2025)-The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia has concluded a three-day Climate Learning and Exchange Forum for members of the Liberian Senate and their staffers under the theme “Advancing Legislative Actions for Climate Mitigation in Liberia.” The event, which started on March 20, 2025, and ended on Saturday, March 23, 2025, was held in …
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By Wilmot Konah Contact: 055566441/0775793638 dadekolly20@gmail.com Wainsue Kpai, Bong County – Residents of Wainsue Kpai in Bong County Electoral District #3 are making significant progress in eliminating open defecation, greatly improving community sanitation and health outcomes. In a recent interview, Town Chief Madam Ruth Penick praised community members for their active participation and dedication to building household latrines, effectively addressing …
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By Joseph Titus Yekeryan GBARNGA, Liberia-As climate change continues to threaten the planet’s future, the need for environmental awareness and action has never been more pressing. Across the globe, communities, policymakers, and organizations are coming together to combat the environmental crises of the 21st century. But at the heart of this movement lies a group often overlooked, the youth. Installing …
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Press Release (Sinkor, Monrovia, Liberia, March 3, 2025) – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has commenced its 8th Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Licensure Training, bringing together environmental evaluators, professionals from government ministries, agencies, commissions, and representatives of non-governmental organizations. The training, held under the theme: Promoting Environmental Sustainability and Social Equity in Development Projects, Programs, and …
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By Laymah Kollie, DUBAWA What started as a temporary emergency dumpsite in 2007 to cater for Monrovia’s solid waste has become a permanent horrific nightmare for residents living in the ‘garbage city’ of Whein Town, Monrovia, Liberia. DUBAWA’s investigations and tests of liquid samples at the Whein Town landfill have uncovered deadly substances with risks of kidney failure, pneumonia, meningitis, …
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